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Hearty Marinara Sauce

Make this basic homemade marinara sauce in a jiffy. It’s rich in flavour, easy to make, and has no added sugar.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • 6 to 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces canned plum tomatoes (1 can)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons dried basil or more

Instructions

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  1. Add olive oil to a saucepan (at least 3 qt) over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and saute until softened, for around 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt.
  3. Once soften, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, around 1 minute.
  4. Add the canned plum tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil, and bring the pot to a boil before lowering the heat to simmer the sauce.
  5. Stir occasionally, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon by pressing them into the side of the pot. Be sure to give the sauce a taste halfway to see if it needs any additional salt.
  6. After around 20 minutes, your sauce should have thickened. If you want a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender on the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 514mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 382IU (8%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 382IU 8%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.